Seasonal Summer Overnight Male Counselor (Summer 2026) (This position will be housed at the Camp Site)

Salvation Army USA•Wasilla, AK

51d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will reside at the Kings Lake Camp Site which means Free housing & meals - no rent, no grocery bills! Provides leadership and care for a group of approximately 6-10 campers and assumes responsibility for their safety, health, and program involvement. Utilize all camp resources to guide campers through a positive camping experience in harmony with the goals and objectives of King's Lake Camp. This position pays $11.20 per hour, travel and room & board covered. This position pays $448.00 weekly, room and board as well as a onetime to and from camp travel expense.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 year of age.
Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army
Demonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 years old and older.
Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
Room and Board is provided as Camp Counselor must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.
One time Travel expense to and from camp covered
Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone.
The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a camp setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to counselors
Provide leadership and care for a group of approximately 6-10 campers.
Provide care and guidance through all program components for assigned camper groups.
Provide supervision for assigned groups during all meal times.
Provide direction and supervision for the daily clean-up of the cabin living area.
Conduct group devotions for camper groups every day at designated time.
Accompany assigned groups to all camp-related activities.
Complete forms related to campers, program evaluation, or health documentation.
Assist in all camp program activities as directed.
Attend and participate in camp programs.
Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
Assists in clean-up of the camp at the end of sessions/summer.
Assists with all other duties as assigned.